Personal Advisor PO1

Who You Are

You will be joining the Young Adult Service – Children & Young People Services as a Personal Advisor. You will provide essential support for care leavers, ensuring their transition to adulthood is as seamless as possible by collaborating with families, and other relevant organisations. Acting as a liaison and advocate for the young person, you will have an in-depth understanding of policy and statutory law relating to care leavers.

What the Job Involves

Your primary duty will be to deliver a high-quality service to care leavers, ensuring the best outcomes for them as they transition into adulthood. A major part of your job will be preparing, updating, reviewing, and implementing pathway plans. Furthermore, you will also coordinate the provision of all necessary services to meet the assessed need of the youth. You will work alongside parents, carers, and other professionals, and ensure young people are supported in all aspects of life, including sustaining education, training, and employment. Overall, your role is to facilitate and support the care leavers in their journey to independence.

Skills

These include, but not limited to:

• Understanding of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 1989 and related legislations
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with young people
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write and produce effective reports to a high standard
• High degree of professionalism and accountability
• Proficient in the use of IT systems and softwares
• Understand the importance of time management and prioritising tasks
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Capability to work flexibly and travel often